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Travel declaration required for travellers entering Queensland
Queensland Health says that all travellers from a state or territory with a declared COVID-19 hotspot (currently Victoria and from 1am Saturday, June 19 also New South Wales) are required to complete a Queensland Border Declaration Pass prior to entry.
Other News
Pocket Herbs and Indigenous organisation, Currie Country partner to supply native foods
An important ingredient in creating a high-quality, unique dining experience in the Northern Rivers is the diversity and availability...
Morning Tea
Susan Tsicalas, President, BVCAG
The Brunswick Valley Cancer Action Group (BVCAG) recently held a raffle, a couple of bucket shakes and...
Locals to fight back with a series about the REAL Byron Bay
News that Netflix was planning to film a vacuous docudrama in Byron Bay brought a collective snort of derision across the Shire.
Catch Flock’s Brice Fundraiser: Cycle For Brighter Futures
Matt Brice cycled through India solo in 2014 under the name of Cycle for Brighter Futures (CFBF), raising funds...
Failure after failure
Keith Duncan, Pimlico
One policy failure after another; what does it take for ‘shifty’ Morrison to come clean, show leadership, and...
Massive multi-dwelling Paterson Street DA before Planning Panel
The Northern Regional Planning Panel (NRPP), an unelected consent authority that overrides Council decision making, will be considering a...
Stories about "FKG":
FKG targeted over connections to Adani rail line
Protestors have blocked access to the Mackay office of engineering company FKG to demand that they step back from plans to build the rail line for the Adani coal mine.
Articles & Columns
‘Technically no longer human’ – can mRNA COVID-19 vaccines meld with your DNA?
It’s becoming increasingly common to see social media posts claiming that the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, which include those made by Pfizer and Moderna, could alter a person’s DNA.
Local News
Lantern parade and fiery finish a blast
Eve Jeffery - 0
With just under 5,000 people including performers, workers, schools and volunteers, the 2021 Lismore Lantern Parade and accompanying festival was a sold-out event celebrating light.
Local News
Art headed for the bin after Lismore competition
Eve Jeffery - 1
Making rubbish look great is the outcome of a resent art competition in Lismore – Indigenous art, koalas, rainbows, bats and lorikeets all feature in artwork that will soon be printed onto new bins in Carrington Street.
Local News
Locals to fight back with a series about the REAL Byron Bay
Paul Bibby - 1
News that Netflix was planning to film a vacuous docudrama in Byron Bay brought a collective snort of derision across the Shire.
